Pick over and wash beans. Put in large pot and cover with 4 qts.cold water. Soak over night. Wash and drain.Cover with water, bring to a bowl over high heat, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. Cook bacon in a large skillet, drain and crumble.Put next 7 ingredients in skillet and saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes andbeer, simmer. In another skillet saute ground beef until no longerpink. When beans are tender drain, reserving liquid. Add meat, baconand vegetables to beans. Simmer over low heat until hot, adding beanliquid if necessary.